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    Asbestos Farm Roof

    Hi Everyone. Has any one ever installed a system on a Asbestos ?farm roof. If so, How did you do it and what are the health and safety rules? Many Thanks for your help Tom
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    Total costs to get mcs accreditted and ready to install?

    I'm looking to get into installing pv and have been on a course last year. I remember it seemed like it was going to cost a fortune to start up. I would like to know the exact costs for everything to get me passed my first install and mcs accreditted. Not including the installation costs of the...
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    Quote required for 18kW Installation

    Hi all MCS accredited electritions, would any of you be interested in quoting for the installation & set to work a 90 panel 18kW installation on a building with fibre cement roof, 15degree, 3phase grid connected, location Lancashire. Please email [email protected]
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    asbestos

    hello im a domestic electrician, so many houses im in have artex ceiling which can have chryosititle (white) asb in it (traces) sometimes i worry about it. ive spoke to asb guys and they say "oh its f all, if any, its ok" does anyone else do domestic properties, and or worried about it...
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    Asbestos Awareness Course LIverpool Area

    Im looking on doing my Asbestos Awareness and looking for the best place to do it I found a place called www.courtley.com but there not UKATA certified. anybody done this course in liverpool and where and how much Thanks in advance Ed
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    Refresher Asbestos warning

    Yes its me again going on about the dangers of asbestos , and ill be honest if i post a new thread every day and it saves one life ill be happy , this one involves me , we all know about the dangers of the stuff well to day i was working in a 1920's built house and i had to go ito a small loft...
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    14 Days Electrical Work in Leeds - Must have Asbestos Awareness & Removal

    Hi Guys, I have some work available in Leeds for an electrician with the following: 17th Edition CSCS Card Asbestos awareness & removal Medical & Facefit Certificate All certificates MUST be in date. The work is in leeds, however we are abl to provide accomodation if necessary. Please...
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    Asbestos

    now we all know the risks etc that come with working around it and most of us will take precautions so we don`t end up falling victims but i must admit after reading this article that i never really thought of it affecting the wife in this way
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    Asbestos the silent killer

    Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire protection properties and protects against corrosion. Because asbestos is often mixed with another...
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    PIR Coding to BS7671 only

    Hi Guys I have recently been hauled over the coals for coding items that are not in BS7671 e.g. No lighting in an Intake Room, Asbestos in Switchgear, etc The customer says its not a reg (I agree) but I coded it a 2 as it needs lighting and is against the EAWR1989 They say I should only...
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    Asbestos on PIR- replacement

    I am currently carrying out a PIR on a large commercial garage. There are 6 old 3 phase boards, 2 of which I have tested without problem (english electric red spot) but upon unscrewing and opening the doors on the others they have turned out to be the type with the white woven asbestos pads at...
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    asbestos

    Hi All, Looking for advice on next step to take, went to a job rewiring a bungalow today only to find out behind the plaster board walls there is a lining of lovely old asbestos. Besides informing the owner do building control or planning need to be informed?
  13. sparks1234

    Asbestos

    Interested to know howmany on here have done an asbestos awareness course
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    asbestos worries

    Is anyone else worried about asbestos, and what levels do you protect yourself. I invested in a decent respirator but it is impractical to where it everytime you're working, I only really put it on in extreme dust. Just curious really
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    Asbestos

    I noticed that Hse has been doing a campaign about Asbestos and I was wondering how often do you guys come across a property that has Asbestos in it? Also how do you guys deal with it? If you're starting a new job do you ask the owner if they know of any asbestos or anything?
  16. Dan

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  17. Dan

    ContractorForum: Firms given warning over asbestos dumping: More... (http://www.contr

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    Asbestos

    Hi any opinions on the following... If asbestos is encountered on a periodic inspection . commonly on the fuse carriers of old rewireables or anywhere else to do electrically within the premises ,,:eek::eek::eek: 1. should it be reported 2. written on oberservation page of pir? 3. and also...
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    asbestos

    Hi everyone While I am well aware of the dangers of asbestos, how do you recognize he stuff? Farm sheds are often roofed with he white stuff but that's all i could recognize. Ive never even seen brown or blue. What about Artex? Also can anyone recommend what kind of, mask / respirator, should...
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    Asbestos in switch gear

    I am aware that a lot of old switch gear contains asbestos where the old fuse wire carriers are inserted. I am curious as to what is the correct and safe method remove this. Is it necessary to call in an external contractor as i know they can be pretty pricey.
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